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N ORWICH UNION FIRE AND LIFE OFFICES- NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The Directors hereby give notice, that, in consequence of the immediate extension of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, they have vacated their offices, No. 6, Crescent, New Bridle -street, and REMOVED to their NEW PREMISES, No. 29, Fleet-street, E.C. February 4, 1864. THE THAMES IRON WORKS, SHIP BUILDING, ENGINEERING, AND DRY DOCK COMPAA Y (Limited). Inc , rpprated under the Companies Act, 1862. Capital, £500,000, in 5,0 t 0 Shares of £IOO. Deposit V per Share on Application, and Z 7 on Allot rent. Subsequent Calls not to exceed £lO per Share, and at intervals of not less than three months. DIRECTORS. PETER ROLT, Esq , Chairman, Captain John Ford, Managing Director. Lord Alan Spencer Churchill. John Bonus, Esq., Cannon-street. Frank Clark hills, Esq., Denmark-bill. John Stewart Mar2etson, Esq., Cheapside. William Jackson, Esq., Leadenhall-street. BANKERS. Messrs. Prescott, Grote, Cave, and Cave, Threadnzedle street. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Newborn, Evans, and Co., 20, Nicholas-lane. BROKERS. Messrs. Huggins and Rowsell, 1, Threadneedle-street. AUDITORS. Messrs. Edward and James, King-street, Chcapside. SECRETARY. F. J. Divers, Esq , Orchard-yard, Blackwall. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 18, King-street, Cheapside. PROS PE CT CS. The object of this Company is to purchase and extend the Well-known and fIICOMI ul business carried on by the Thames Iron Works and Ship-building Company (Limited), at Black- T e Thames Iron Works and Ship-building Company (Limited), was established in the year :857, and has now attained the foremost position in the construction of vessels of war and ships of the highest class for the commercial marine. The iron for these vessels, and for their armour plates, is manufactured on the premises, together with forg tugs and castings of the largest class for marine engines, bridges, and other similar works. The rolling mills, steam hammers, foundries, smiths' shop•, saw mills, Arc., are all of the best class and in the highest state of efficiency, forming together an establishment unequalled. Three of the largest iron-clad frigates in the British navy —the Warrior, Valiant and Minotaur—have been built by the Thames Ship-building Company, and orders have been received for iron-clad vessels for the Danish, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish navies, some of which are now in course of construction. It has been determined to add to the existing business of the Comp my two other lucrative branches, name'y, Graving Docks and Engineering, which are naturally and essentially connected with its present operations. For this purpose, as well as for the large and increasing business of the Com pany, a considerable extension of capital will be required as the works advance ' • and in crder to car r y ou t th e o bj ects i n view, it is proposed to transfer to the new Company (subject to payment of the dividend for the _past year) the whole of the valuable contracts, assets, goodwill, and effects of the Thames Iron Works Company, together with its liabilities and engagements, as from the let of January, 1864, in consi deration of the payment to the Thames Iron Works Company of the sum of £275,000, of which the Shareholders in that Company will take £150,000 in fully paid-up Shares, and £125.000 in Debentures of the new Company, bearing interest at 5 per cent. per annum. The property of the Company consists of twenty acres of freehold land on the Essex side of the River Lea, next Black wail, and the premises and branch works known as the l'hmnix Iron Works, Miliwall, together with the valuable plant and work 1. It is proposed to const , not two graving docks capablr of re ceNing ships of the largest class, for which the accommoda tion on the Rives Thames is at p esent insufficient. For this p rpose it is intended to purchase eight acres of freeho d n t immediately adjoining the works, having a frontage both to Bow Creek and ti.e River Thames, which 1 .nd is, at pre sent. in the emu' ation of the Company, with the optiun of purchase. '1 he pro oosad new graving doc't s will be in the immediate vicinity of the E at and Vs est India and Victoria Docks ; and it is onfl lently anticipated that from their admirable situa tion constant and :remunerative employment for repairs, bath of sh ps and engines, wi 1 be fount. The existing contracts of the Thames Iron Works Com pany, which will be transferred ttttie new Comp ny, amount to upwards of a mil ion and a qua; te • sterliegAndei.eadently of the work in hand for the fo. ge and rolling mills), and have sit been taken on such terms as fair y to justify the anticipa tion of the same l rofitab e results which have already at tended tie Cos pany's operations. All the Director, of the old Company will retain their in terest in the new Company, ant their seats at its Board, and t'm management wi 1 remain in the same experienced hands which have hitherto conducted it so successfully, and raised it to i - s present state cfprosperity. Applications for Shares to be m ale in the annexed form. In the event of no allotment c f Sh fires being made, the de p "it Witt be returned in full. Shcu d a leas number of shares Le allotted than are applied for, the depo it Wl.ts be made avai :.ble tow rds the payment on ahotment, and the balance, if any, returned to the app icant. Prospec•uxe and forms of app ica ion for Shares may be obt mined at the Temporary Offices of the Company, 18, King stree', Cheapide ; and of the Bankers, Brokers, and Soi citor TITE THAMES IRON WORKS, SHIP-T4HLDING, EN GINEERING, AND DRY DOCK COMPANY (Limited). FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To be ret it:el by the Bankers. Gea - emer,—Havin , * paid to y3ur B nicen, Me sr3. P,e ;- colt, Grote. Cav s, at d Cave, the sum of E , being a depo•i• or Li per ire on .'hares in the above Com pany. I hereby reque t chit you will ai'ot me that number, and I agree ,o accept such hares, or sny le , s number you may a"ot to me; and I kt roe to pay 'he deposit on al:otmknt, knit to sign the A r is cs of A -o cation of the Company when require ; and I authorise you t Inert my name on the de gi tur of Members for he number of Shares a lotted to me. Usual signature Name in full ILlest'ence Profession Date IBG4 ARGYLL ROOM S, Windmill-street, Piccadilly, IS OPEN EVERY EVENING. Durtta the eveninv an unparalleled repertoire of Dance Music, Selections and Overtures, is performed by the cele brated Argyll Band, forty in number. Doors Open a Half-past 8, commence at O. Admission le. Manager, M GRENET. E CONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 6, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars. London, 26th February, MC NOTIPE IS lIEREBY GIVEN, That the ORDINARY ANNUAL COURT, and also that an EXTRAORDINARY QUINQUENNIAL GENERAL COURT, will be held at Radley's Hotel, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, on SATURDAY, the 1( th March, ISt %, at Two o'clock precisely, for the follow ing purposes ORDINARY ANNUAL COURT. Ist. To consider and receive the Auditors' Report for the year 1863 ; and 2dly. To elect Auditors for the present year. EXTRAORDINARY AND QUINQUENNIAL COURT. Ist. To consider and receive the Report of the Directors upon the value of the Funds of the Society, and its engagements; and the Valuation of the Policies, prior to declaring a Bonus. !Idly. To declare th! Sum to be allotted to the Members of the Society as a Ii )nus ; and 3,11 y. To elect four Directors, in consequence of the following going out of office, by ballot, viz. Henry Barnett, Esq. Right Hon. E. P. Bouverie, M.P. Edward Charrington, Esq. Pasc,.e Charles Glyn, Esq. These gentlemen being, by the 153 d Article of the Deed of Settlement, immediately eligible to be re-elected, are recom mended severally by the Board of Directors. As the ResolUtiOns of the Extraordinary General Court will require confirmation, so Saturday, the 2d April, is ap pointed ior that purpose, at Two o'clock precisely. By order of the Board of Directors, ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary. PRIZE MEDAL -INTERNATIONAL EXIIIBITION, 1862. FRANCIS TUCKER & CO., Wax Chandlers, kc., dra.. To the Queen and the P. inoe of Wales. (Established 1720.) The Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862, testifies to , he exesllenoe of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers' manufacture. A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis Tucker and Co., on the subject of WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says : " I hate found them fillly equal to the redoniniendatiou which you gate therii, arid can sincerely + in rhytdrn,.l com mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar." Finest quality, with Platted Wicks, patented.. A. 2d. per lb. Ordinary quality .. od. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. Best quality .. ls. sd. per lb. Second quality .. .. Is. 3d. per lb. Third quality .. Id. per lb. Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO., 8, South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory— Kensington (Established 1730). The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture of Wax Candies for the use of the Altar. t , URNI 11;12E, CARPETS , BEDDING, and FLo_ oitcLoTti, CATIRTAGE-PREE to any house ]n the kingdom, reffardless of amount or ciwance. First clasß Mods at second-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to Cte.r..fymen end Gentlemen. An immense stock to select rout, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground. Every article warranted._ Cf.jr.:llGYM EN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR NISH are r. , spectfully informed that Messrs. 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Worcester, Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's, Wreezam, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great Lr‘t••••.. CO giIETT and CO., General House Furnishers, Deptford bridge, London, S.E, LONDON AND_ SOUTH-WESTERN ___ RAILWAY. The Directors are prepared to receive APPLICATIONS for the issue of £151,000 of the ORDINARY S i'OC K. of the Company, at the price of £lOO ss. for every £lOO Stock, and of £?00,000 New Preference 4. per Cent. Stock, part of a larger amount of that Stock unissed, at the price of £11.2 10s. for every £lOO Stock, to be inscribed into the names of the ap plicants free of all expenses. The amount to be paid on application, and the dividend on both descriptions of Stock to accrue from the Ist January, 1864. Applications to be addressed to ALFRED MORGAN, Treasurer. Waterloo-bridge Station. Feb. 25, 1864. A.D. 1720. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First) FOR SEA, FIRE, LIFE, AND ANNUITIES. 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Insurances agai nst poleire L o n don d in the dor.ks and warehouses in th e reduced rates of Pr em l u t tn of are accepted at the late FAR M of a Steam Thrashing Isu e ll i e e x Ira charge is made for the Me The Reversionary Banns 0 • on Life Policies has ave raged nearly 2 per cent. p er Inn on the sum assured. Equivalent reductions have been payable by persons who prete rredh a at i de in the Premiums The dons of Profit take place f orm of likmils• ev v ery Five Any sum not exceeding £15,000 years. Life. Ma, be insured on one This Corporation affords to the Assured— Liberal participation in Profits—with exemption from the liabilities of partnership. A rate of Bonus equal to the average returns of ➢iutual Societies —with the guarantee of a large invested Capital Stock. ractieevrith the security The advantages of modern P of an Office whose resources have been tested by the ex perience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HASA% ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBT. P. STEELED Secretary. PIGS! PIGS! 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The Fairy Entertainment, entitled PRINCE BLOSSOM IN THE LAND OF SHADOWS! Is written expressly for this establishment by W. F. Vander veil, author of the celebrated " Enchanted Hash," and en ables Mr. Morton, with the aid of Professor Pepper's Optical Illusion (known as the (;host), to produce effects never before contemplated, and which have all been duly registered by him and Mr. J. H. Weston under the title of The Ghost in the Magic Fountains." By this new arrangement, that which is in reality nothing but a shadow, becomes to all ap pearance endowed with life, and when " Fame" takes her flight through the burning Cataracts, and the Naiads seek their beds in the Crystal Waters, form a coup d'cell of beauty unparalleled even in fairy romance. Prince Blossom (with the Song of all Nations), Miss Townley. The Marvellous Illusion will take place every Evening at half-past Nine o'c ock. All the wonderful entertainment of the establishment, as usual, in addition to the above. 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STAMPED sd. studied by heads of families the better it will be for the rising generation. The inellettlable importance of fresh air and free exercise to the growing youth is not at all rightly estimated, and it is worth notice that Mr. Maclaren expressly recommends the simple playground games for healthy exercise in opposition to any system of gym. nastics unless carefully presided over by a qua. lifted instructor. " A Song of the Soil" is as usual continued at considerable length, so much so as to render it diffuse and somewhat tedious iu its progress, although well written. There aro several other pJpers, and Christina Rossetti contributes a long and not altogether satisfactory poem, in which the thought is worthy of a less rugged and absurd expression. THE ST. JAMES'S.—The author of " Sackville Chase" continues his new story of " The Man in Chains," which bids fair to be a prominent picture in this magazine for some time to come. " Bertie Bray." another novel in progress, is more interest. ing, if less smart. " Pythagoras and the Poets" is the title of an article of a more solid character that is worth reading ; and the approaching ceremonial of the 10th of March Fuggests a well-written paper on " Royal Births and Baptisms," in all their variations, from the christening of the first Prince of Wales, attended by the reluctant chief tains who had first been entrapped into acknowledging their " native born" Prince, to the ill-fated little Edward the Fifth, born and baptised during his mother's "sanctuary"— at Westminster, and the ceremonial when Edward the Sixth. was carried to the font—a pageant which Shakspere has chronicled in the closing scenes of his Henry VIII, Other tales and sketches are supplied for different tastes. LONDON SOCIETY.—This magazine, which is among the pleasantest and most readable of our serials, is full as ever of animated sketches, of romance and verse, of entertaining essays, and clever illustrations. We are glad to find the inte resting and well-written series of " London Papers and London Editors" is resumed. We have reminiscences of Captain Sterling, of the Times, Dr. Black, of the Citron/de, and Mr. Jerdan, whose literary recol lections have made his career familiar to many readers. A portrait of Dr. Black, which is, however, no striking resemblance, is prefixed to the article, which is full of anecdotes concerning the journalistic celebrities of the time. The recent debate on the management of the private business in Parliament has, we may suppose, suggested a paper called "How the Shareholders' Money Goes," which gives an animated account of a battle in a committee zoom, which ends in the total discomfiture of all parties. Foot ball, as played at the three great public schools of Rugby, Harrow, and Eton, is pleasantly discoursed of. The second of the papers on the Merchant Princes of England treats of the De la Pales of Hull, who came over with the Conqueror. It is remarked that to give their complete history would fill a bulky volume. Quite enough of it for the general reader is, however, condensed into less than a dozen pages. "The Ordeal for Wives," a story of London life that is as yet lingering in provincial retirement, proceeds with consider able spirit; but that somewhat rash and forward young damsel who appears to be its heroine is likely to get into serious difficulties. The illustration of it by Miss Edwards is, as usual, natural and effective, which is more than can be said of Mr. Watson's "Duet," where the two faces are made so extremely sombre as to be scarcely distinguishable —an unfortunate representation of "sunny faces" alluded to in the accompanying verse. TEMPLE BAR.—" The Doctor's Wife" is very exciting in this portion of its narrative. Isabel Sleaford is married to George Gilbert. This union is sure to prove unhappy . , as the parties are totally dissimilar. The account of their engagement is ingeniously described, and the foolish manner in which Isabel behaved may serve as a warning to those who persist in their romantic visions until reality undeceives them with no very pleasant teachings. Mr. Jeffson, in his downright way, is a positive relief after the exhibition which Isabel makes of her dreamy notions, and George dis plays his simplicity. To go through life fancying you must be a hero or heroine is the moat likely way to become a martyr, though not in a very praiseworthy form. " The Streets of the World" this time bring before us " Snargate Street, Dover." This quaint locality will be rememb3rsd by all who have been much about its precincts, though, as the smart sketcher observes, few of the many who pass through Dover see or care to acquaint themselves with the curious spot here mentioned. " Marechal de Saxe" gives a resume of the career of that celebrated man, which may interest many readers, and they may refresh their memories concerning a man who should not be forgotten, and of whom it is hero appropriately remarked, " Such was Maurice de Saxe, and, with all his faults, wo cannot refuse him his niche in the \Valhalla of glory." "Broken to Harness" is the second part of a now story by Edmund Yates. It is smartly done, and presents some worldly and some peculiar characters to our notice. " Home Contrasts" is rather a peculiar sketch that sets forth the comparative advantages and notifies the distinctive allurements at home and abroad. Much useful knowledge may be gained by the study of this paper, and the most prejudiced to old fashioned things should not be too proud to learn how to make them selves and their belongings more suited to the taste of the day, and more fitted to meet the requirements of the age. There are several other articles on various subjects which merit notice, and the last of the contents, entitled " Past Help," is a very pleasing little poem. The verses are de scriptive and touching in their mournfulness, and they afford a striking contrast in the death of despair and the life of indifference. GOOD WonDs.—The present number is an ex ceedingly good ono, both as regards the letterpress and illustrations, It opens with the continuation of the tale of " Oswald Cray," by the authoress of " East Lynn," and promises well. We have also several interesting papers, both prose and poetical ; from the latter we make no excuse for extracting the following pretty little trifle, entitled— POLLY. 23rown eyes, Little. nose; Dirt pies, 1 Rumpled clothes ; Torn books, Spoilt to► ; Arch looks, Unlike a boys's; Little ragez, Übvioa,i arts; hr,c her age is), Cakes, tarts; Fall nv, down Off eh ,its ; Breaking crown Down stairs; Catching }Bei On the pace; Deep sighs— Cause not plain ; Bribing you With kisses For a few Farthingr, Misses ; Wide awake. As you hear, "Atercy•s sake, Quiet, dear 1" New shoes, New fro. k; Vague views 01 what's o'clock When it s lime ' To go to bed, And scorn sublime k or what is said ; Folded hlnds. Saying prayers, Cnderstand4 Not, n,.r cares; Thinks it odd, Smiles away: Yet may God Hear her pray Pedgown white, hiss Dolly ; Good night ! , That's Polly, Fast asleep, As you see ; lie<tven keep lily girl tc,r me ! THE ROSE, THISTLE, AND SHAMROCK.—The adventures of Jacob Morrison have reached the 40th chapter, in which Mrs. Smick gives Jacob a proof of her friendly regard; and the continuation of the novelette by Feather Penn, Esq., " Harry Vow hampton," will be read with interest. " Poland" is a noble poem, from the pen of Elizabeth Sheridan Carey; and "Misses and Matrimony," under the editorship of Capt. W. W. Knollys, is as enteresting ao ever. The style in which this paper is given is so excessively attractive that ono invariably arrives at the words "to be continued" abruptly and with regret. The latter feeling, however, is somewhat assuaged by the knowledge that more is yet to come. TIIE ECLECTIC.—The warm tribute to the great worth and noble character of Father Mathew which opens this number will be read with interest and pleasure by all who concern themselves with the wants, the sins, and the sufferings of their fellows. It is remarked of him, in reference to the terrible years of the famine, that " No wretchedness, no plague nor pestilence daunted him ; he was almost übiquitous in his incessant movements amidst scenes of the most fearful misery; ho exhibited for the poor, which he never exhibited for him self, a shrewd and practical, as well as a tender mind." Mr. Itathbone, of Liverpool, who visited Ireland at that time, has given a full account of the zeal with which ho devoted himself to succour and comfort the afil.cted. Mr. Rath- Lone found Father Mathew's carpetless rooms filled at night with poor wanderers, who had no home, while his readiness to visit the sick and dying, in houses where t) phus raged, was a little alarming to his English visitor. English Painting, in its social aspect, is discussed with fine perception and taste. Two other papers, on "Poems of Rural Life," and "Problems in human Nature," are the most interesting portions of the remaining contents, THE AUTOGRAPHIC MIRROR, otherwise L'Auto graphe Cosmopolite, continues to prosper, Number two just issued sustains the repute acquired by its predecessor ; the second instalment of this new an d very curious ventur e containin g fa csimiles of handw r iti ngs and signatures, as interesting and various as N s thoelsdsoonof, living the Philip Sidney, General ‘Vashington, L Poet Coleridge , Mrs. Trollop e , th e novelist ; a ac t o rs as popular as Charles K ean and Charles l Mathews. Besides w hi c h, No. 2 i s enhanced in value by two un published caricatures roughly sketched, the ono by Leech, the other by Thackeray, ANTUONY TROLLOPE's New Serial Story, " Can You Forgive her ?"—" which," as Mrs. Gaup 'would say, " we can't," at any rate as yet—brings •us (with the monthly magazines) to the third number and the eleventh chapter, each inclusively. In this instalment the render learns all about the Pic-nic on the sands, and how, at that pic-nic, Captain Bellfield proposes a toast. Later en in the development of the plot the story will NEWSWE Tit - - 4 WW -- . , •.>: ‘A‘' ' ' • 4: • '' A ' 4;..1 rltz become. let us bc.pa, a ilbla ✓ more intztestiog thatqt ban gi yet contrived to be. '‘ TETE BOATMAN," by Pisistratus Caxton, of which we to:,sk occzaion to speak in the highest terms of admiration immediately upon its first appearance in the pages of Blackwood's Magazine, has just now been reprinted, we aro glad to see, in a s,-pa rate form, as an elegant drawing-room-table-brochure, gilt edged and thielt-papered, and in lovely old-fashioned typography. It will be welcomed in every boudoir and library where the genius of the Poet of " King Arthur' and "St. Stephen's" is already (and where is it not already ?.) appreciated. ONCE A WEEK for February—published in due course with the March magazines—comprises among its ample and varied contents several more than usually interesting serial contributions to our popu lar light literature. Among these are Louisa Crow's "Blacksmiths of HomLby," Adolphus Trollope's •• Beppo the Convict,' and a story in two parts celled "The Gen tleman with the Lily," by an anonymous novelist. The another, or rather part, is, as usual, profusely illustrated. CISSELL's PUBLICATIONS. —A more beautiful series of cheap publications than those now issuing from the establishment of Messrs. Cassell, Petter, an l Galpin has seldom if ever been seen. The " Illustrated Shakspere" will, on completion, form Is magnificent volume. The same may be said of our dear old companion, " Robin son Crusoe" while " Bunyan% Pilgrim's Progress," will be an ornament to any library. " The Popular Educator" and the "Popular Natural History" are all that could be wished. THE RAILWAY, BANKING, AND MINING AL• MANACK for the present year is a perfect encyclo -1:o lia of information on all subjects either interesting or of use to the rocrc.antile community. It is now published at 13, Red Lion-court, Fleet-street, in place of at the old offices, in Bridge -street. THE MUSICAL MONTIILY well sustains its cha racter. The paper entitled " Musical Notes" is well written, and that on the approaching Shak sperean Festival is entertaining and well-timed. It appears to us to be rather an oversight to defer a notice of Mr. Macfarren's new opera " She Stoops to Conquer," until April, because by that time it will, to a great extent, have become a matter of history. One would have thought the production of a new English opera by so celebrated a composer, would have been considered of sufll• cient importance by the conductors of a musical publication to have secured for it immediate consideration. The con tribution for the pianoforte this month is a forcible simple ballad in E flat, entitled " Spring Time is Coming," but, in order to achieve a permanent success, we must have some brilliant and first rate sonatas in addition to mere polkas, galops, and ballads. DALZIEL'S ILLUSTRATED GOLDSMITH. " The Vicar of Wakefield." No. I. Surely Oliver Goldsmith, could he have foreseen the celebration of his genius by posterity in 1864, would have looked upon the honours thus showered upon his memory by his grateful countrymen as, in some sort, a literary, musical, artistic, apotheosis! A memorial statue of him erected in Dublin ! A com memorative monument over his grave, not so very long since raised in the Temple where the site, moreover, of his dwel ling place has given a title to the buildings that now occupy it I An operatic version of his charming comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer," composed by a native artist as gifted as Macfarren I Covent Garden filled nightly to listen to the warblings of young Marlow and Miss Hardcastlo, at the very time when the original comedy itself was being enacted on the stage of the Hay market : shouts of laughter being excited at both houses by the whimsicalities spoken or sung of Tony Lumpkin. And now, to crown all, rival editions, exquisitely printed, pro fusely and elegantly illustrated, and yet published at a fabulously small price, are being issued from the press in a periodical form—rival editions of Goldsmith's masterpiece, " The Vicar of Wakefield l" Here is Dalziel's now before us—tho initial instalment of it. Nobly-sized pages of delicately-tinted paper—with splendid typography and abundant illustrations. The latter are charming, First of all there is the family of Dr, Goldsmith at the head of the opening chapter. And later on we have Olivia and Sophia. Altogether a beautiful edition of a lovely story—and there fore precisely one of those serials that ought, in justice, to command a rapid and lasting popular ity, and a very widely diffused circulation. DALZIEL'S ILLUSTR ITED ARABIAN NIGHTS' EN4 TERTAINMENTS, Part lll.—more than sustains the reputation won for it as a magnificent edition of a world-famous Marvel of Romance, won for it, we say, at once by the two preceding instalments. Several of the embellishments are in truth masterly. In• stance this—" Agib ascending the Loadstone Rock"— " Sindbad in the Tub"—and " Sindbad in the Valley of Diamonds." Among the illustrations of this cheap popular periodical (ride " Zobeide Discovers the Young Man Re citing the Koran") is one by a Royal Academician—i.e., by the youngest of them, Mr. Millais. Naval and Military Intelligence. THE NAVY. The Trafalgar, 70, 500-horse power, Capt. T. IL Mason, was paid off at the Nore on Monday, and will be immediately refitted for the Coastguard ser vice at Leith, by a party of officers and seamen who have arrived from the Edinburgh. The screw steam gunvessel Torch, 6, Commander Frederick H. Smith, from Sierra Leone, which ar rired in Plymouth on Sunday afternoon, Bailed in the evening for Sheerness and Chatham. She was put in commission in June, 1860, and left for the West Coast of Africa in the following September. The Torch has been occupied chiefly in the suppres sion of the slave trade, and has captured seven ves sels ; she was also actively engaged in the operations in the river Gambia in 1861. During her commis sion she has gone, under steam and sail, a distance of 55,000 miles. Not one death has occurred in the ship, and, with one exception, all the officers who went out in her continue on board. The first examination of naval engineers and as• eistant-engineers under the new regulations recently issued by the Admiralty commenced at Sheerness Dockyard on Monday. In accordance with the rules laid down by the Admiralty, certificates of Efficiency will be granted to those engineer students who may reach a certain standard of efficiency, By direction of the Lords of the Admiralty the millwrights' shop i❑ the dockyard recently vacated by the established millwrights, has been handed over for the use of the junior engineers of the fleet, who are to be employed in the factory three days in each week,the remainder being devoted to theoretical instruction in the dockyard schools. The proceedings before the court-martial which assembled on Friday last on board the Royal Ade laide at Devonshire, concluded yesterday (Tuesday). when Lieut. Charles Richards Tuckey, of her Majes ty's Chip Blenheim, tried on a charge of drunkenness and incapacity (having been found guilty), was dis missed from that ship and placed at the foot of the list of lieutenants in the Royal Navy. The following appointments were made on Mon day at the Admiralty :—Lieut. Henry H. M. Magrath, to the Pembroke ; Charles S. de St range , midshipman to G e t o h rg e Princess V.e Wright, Royal Dr. Edward L. ; Septimus Terry, William M. Power, and Thomas Purcell, acting assist.-surgeons, to the Victory, for Hasler Hos pital; Dr. Alexander Mitchell, Peter Burgess, Richard J. Sweetman, Dr. John Pringle, and Dr. Thomas Red fern, to the R oya l Adelaide, for Ply moutkiiospital. TILE ARMY. The Duke of Cambridge, as Field• Marshal Com. raazding•in - chief, had a levee yesterday, at the Horse Guards, which was attended by upwards of 00 officers. A board of officers has officially inspected the new cavalry barracks at Colchester, in order to report upon their fitness to be immediately occupied by troops. A detachment of the Ist battalion of the Cold stream Guards,consisting of two officers and 95 men , arrived at Eastbourne on Saturday, for a course 0 musketry instruction at the Government range. CP.pt. Hathorne and Lieut. the Hon. Hencage L e gg e i accompanied the detachment. THE FRENCH CONSPIRATORS.—ImmediateIy afttr the passing of the sentence on Greco, Trabucco, Imperr.tori, and Scaglioni, they were conveyed to the d apot for condemned prisoners at La Roquette. Twa gendarmes were placed by the side of each, the fo'.sr being taken in separate carriages. Up t o Saturday afternoon none of the prisoners had lodged any appeal against the sentence. Mozzini, not having surrendered, will be tried by default in another session of the Paris Court of Assizes. NEW ROMAN CATHOLIC CHU ItCH.—A new Roman Catholic church, which has 'been erected in Croydon, is to be consecrated by Dr. Grant, Bishop of Southwark, on Thursday, the 10th inst. The sermon is to be preached by the Rev. W. Q, Todd, D,D. Thq new church is eituato la, the Wellesley-road. THE SUN, LONDON WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1864. HERE CAN WE MEET AFTER THE Vir PANT4IMINIES ? My dear Fellow, Gentlemen sup at EVANS', Covent-garden. IIINAHAN'S LL BR I A V N I D iI y SKY v. COGNAC, This celebrated Old IRISH WHISKY rivals the finest FRENCH BRANDY, It i Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and v,:ry Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by the Agents in the prinnpal towns in England ; or wholesale at R, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded "Kinahan's LL Whisky." MESSRS. BOTT, JACKSON, AND CO. execute COMMISSIONS on all races throughout the year. Market price guaranteed. Remittances. London and Westminster Bank. Post-0111:e Orders payable at Camber well-park. N.B.—Betting on the Waterloo Cup. Address—BoTT and JACKSON, "Man of the World" Wine Stores, George-street, Camberwell-park, London. 17 THIS SHOULD MEET THE EYE of any JIL one troubled with Wind in the Stomach, Indigestion, or Biliousness, take PAGE WOODCOCK'S WIND PILLS. Tncir world-wide celebrity proves them of sterling merit. Of all medicine vendors at Is. 1 d. and 2s. 9d. ; or free by post for 14 or 33 stamps from Page D. Woodcock, Chemist Lincoln. rz E A TING'S PALE NEWFOUNDLAND n_ COD LIVER OIL. The Finest Imported this Season. THIS VALUABLE ME i)ICINE having of late years come into such general use, and being, moreover, so exten sively prescribed by the most eminent practitioners both in town and country, Mr. Keating can with the greatest confidence recommend this Oil as being perfectly pure, nearly tasteless, and free from adulteration, having been analysed, reported on, and recommended by Prof. Taylor, of Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals, Dr. Scott. M.D., L.R.C.P., F.L.S., &c., and Dr. Edwin Payne, ➢I.D., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., who, in the words of the late Dr. Pereira, says that "The best Oil is that which is most devoid of colour, odour, and flavour, cha racters this will be found to possess, being purely of hepatic origin, a point of great weight with regard to its therapeutic value. Sold in half-pints, - Is. 9d. ; Pints, 3s. ; Quarts, ss. 6d. ; and Five-pint Bottles, 12s. 6d,, imperial measure, by THOMAS KEATING, Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. 4ZPECTACLES.—The Patent Newly-invented ►7 Tinted Spectacles are patronised by the majority of the Nobility, including Viscount Palmerston. They afford extra ordinary relief to weak, di , n, and defective vision.—S. and B SOLOMON S, Opticians, 39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly. B USINESSES. - MR. ANDREW HIND'S JANUARY LIST, Containing 503 Businesses, Premises, Partnerships, Lc., Gratis. Letters, enclose stamp. Particulars entered free. Offices—Corner of LITTLE CARTER-LANE, ST. PAUL'S. HOUSES —Mr. ANDREW HIND has for SALE a Corner SIJOP, at Holloway, and Three Pri vate Houses adjoining, producing £94 per annum. Ground rent £25. Price £715, or separately. Also the following : Chelsea, four. 1,000 guineas; ditto, £5OO and £850; Camden town, two, £1,201; Holloway, two, £570 ; Homerton, six, £135 each, /cc. Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. FARM WANTED to rent,'from 50 to 200 acres, with moderate-sized dwelling-house and outbuildings. Particulars to be sent to A. H., 15, Godliman-street, Doctors'- commons, London. ITOUSES.—Mr. ANDREW HIND has to LET a spacious HOUSE, at Brixton Hill, cons ainintz nine Led and reception rooms, with usual office 4, large pleasure and kititen gardens, &c. Rent, £lO5. Also a large house, furnished, and the following* : —Lewisham, rent ZS() ; II arrow, £3O, &c. Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Pail, ESIDENCE.—Mr. ANDREW HIND has to 1 4 9, LET or SELL an ex:ellent Detached HOUSE at Hackney, containing 16 ro .ms, basement, .tc. The neigh bourhood is pleas int and healthy; soil gravel. Rent, £9O. Price, freehold, £1,600. Of f ices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. IRELAND. -Mr. ANDREW HIND has for SALE the Lessee's Interest in a convenient Small RESIDENCE and 7d Acres of prime LAND, pleasantly situate near the City 01 Cork, and commanding beautiful views of the harbour and surrounding country. Good shoot ing and fishing. Term of lease. 91 years; ground rent, £72. Price, £7OO. Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. TEETH, --Mr. ESKgLL'S INVENTION in the construction of ARTIFICIAL TEETH has the following advantages :—A set of teeth, of excellent work manship and mechanism, can be made and fitted with the most perfect accuracy and success, in a few hours, without pain or extraction of stumps, and to answer all the purposes of mastication and articulation. They are fitted without wires or fastenings, and adapt themselves so perfectly to the gums, that they are quite immoveable, except at the option of the wearer. Invalids or residents in the country can ad just these teeth 0 many changes of the mouth without the aid of a dentist. They are not so liable to injury, are always useful, and will last a lifetime. Comfort guaranteed. Trea tise explaining Mr. Eskell's Patent, &c., free for 7 stamps. Inspection of specimens and consultations free.-B,Grosvenor street, Bond-street, W ; and at 39, Bennett's-hill, Bir mingham. LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the storms of the past year the boats of the National Lifeboat Institution saved 417 persons from different wrecks on our coasts. The Inst itution has also expended £13,819 3s. 2d. in the same period on lifeboat establishments, in addition to granting £1.351 6i. Od. as rewards for saving 714 shipwrecked persons by its lifeboats, and other means. The Committee of the Institution earnestly AP PEAL to the public for ASSISTANCE to enable them to meet the con tinued heavy demands on the Institution's 125 lileb , at estab lishments. Contributions are received by all the London and country bankers ; and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis, at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adolph'. - ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail way Terminus, King's-cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. Vice-Patron—llls Royal Highness the Prince of WALE F,R.G President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. Treasurer—Edward Masterman, Esq. The numerous and urgent appeals of the sick poor for ad mission compel the Committee to entreat the bounty of the affluent and humane, as the medical officers are daily obliged to treat as out-patients many distrea-ing cases which, with more adequate funds, they would gladly admit into the wards. The premises of the Hospital are capable of containing 500 beds. _ . The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on voluntary contributions and legacies, which are received by the Treasurer. Edward Mas rerman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co. ; Drummond and Co. ; Herries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co. ; Glyn and C 0..; Jones Loyd and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Denison and Co. ; W Mame, Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street ; Masterman and Co. ; I. Barned and Co., Liverpool ; and at the Hospital, from 10 till 5. STANFORD S. SMITH Secretary. Smith London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition. An event took place in Lambeth yesterday which will form an interesting epoch in the annals of the industrious classes of that locality, being no less than the opening of the National Baths in the Westtninster-road as the South Lon don Working Classes Industrial Exhibition, far the exhibi• tion of the handicraft of the working men of Lambeth. The idea of such an exhibition was started some few months since by Mr. G. Murphy, the well-known temperance lec turer, and has been successfully carried out by him, in con junction with the Mission Society and others. From the success which has attended this attempt, which was looked upon in the light of an experiment, it will no doubt be the forerunner of many similar exhiLitions, though probably on a much larger scale, not only in Lambeth, but in other London localities, and in many of the larger provincial towns. Ihe committee of managementikply all working men, who have laboured gratuitougly, strictly confined the exhibitors to being bona fide working men, obtaining their living by daily labour—and so well seconded has been the efforts of the committee by the working men of the locality that there are 231 exhibitors, comprising men of all trades--masons, shoemakers, gardeners, painters, carpen ters, engineers, printers, labourers, porters, and even chim ney sweeps. The articles exhibited are of great variety, and upwards of 500 in number, and are principally the pro ductions of the owners in the hours after their daily toil has terminated—many of them are most skilfully con structed, and display considerable ingenuity. Some of the working models of machinery are beautifully finished ; and when it is considered that they were made in the workman's own home. with the limited means at his command, and deprived of most of those applianCes belonging to a large workshop, the result is really highly creditable to the industry, skill, and intelligence of the workmen. There are, indeed, many articles exhibited that would have attracted notice even at the Great Exhibition. Amongst some of the principal articles exhibited are a model of Windsor Castle and the royal train approaching, a steam printing press, a steam engine and threshing machine, a suspension bridge, a model of Yeovil Church with a com plete peel of bells, &c.—all the productions of John Perry, an ironfounder, in his own house. These models are all set in motion by a halfpenny being dropped into a box attached to each. There are also five cases of stuffed birds, executed with the utmost fidelity to nature, the production of John Hankins, a druggist's porter. Two miniature models in the shape of pillars—one to Wellington, 2ft high, and the other to Napoleon, lift high—the work of Isaac Thomas, a mason, attracted a large share of attention from the visitors. The Wellington pillar contains 600 pieces of stone, and the Napoleon pillar 550 pieces, all beautifully polished, and so put together as to present to the naked eye, but one solid mass of stone. In the Fine Arts department are some well executed large paintings on historical and religious subjects, by Charles Machers, a carpenter; several paintings, exe cuted with a common halfpenny paint brush, aro marvel lously well done, by Thomas Nash, a porter ; and three plaster models, by John Levy, a hairdresser, the subjects being "Moses breaking the tablets," "Eve," and a " Child with grapes"— the two latter being original designs. In short, nearly every article exhibited is worthy of commen dation, while many are of a high order of merit. Another noticeable fact is, that in the majority of cases the articles made by the exhibition are not those in any way connected with his trade ; thus a blacksmith exhibits a model of an aquarium, a carpenter paintings, a musical instrument by an engineer, and so on. Among the articles lent for exhi bition is an elaborate wood carving, containing 4,000 figures and heads, representing the history of the human race, executed by a Greek monk of Mount Athos, and now the property of Mr. G'adstone, the Chancellor of the Exche quer, by whom itas been kindly lent to the committee. The opening ceremony took place at 3 o'clock, at which hour the Earl of Shaftesbury took the chair, supported by Sir M. Peto, M.P., Mr. John Bright, M.P., Mr. Warner, M.P., Mr. J. I. Briscoe, M.P., Mr. S. Morley, the Rev. Newman Hall, and a large number of the parochial clergy, vestrymen, and leading inhabitants of Lambeth. The large area cf the hall was occupied by from 700 to 800 working men and their families, admitted by Is. tickets. The proceedings were commenced by singing a version of the National Anthem written by the Rev. Newman Hall and given out by the Rev. Mr. Robinson, after which the Ray. S. Eardley read the 111th Psalm, and the Rev. New man Hall offered up a short prayer. Mr. Murphy, as sec retary to the committee of management, then gave a short and interesting account of the origin of the exhibition which the meeting now saw before them. He also read a letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer regretting his in abilited, from pressure of business to attend the mee ing as he had promised. Sir MORTON PETO, M.P., addressed the meeting, and expressed the pleasure he felt at witnessing the scene before him. He had for many years been connected with Lambeth as a large employer of labour. lie felt bound to congratu late the working men in the locality on the rapid progress they were making in elevating themselves in the social scale. On behalf of the firm he represented he begged to present the committee with a donation of £5O towards fur thering the movement they were met that day to celebrate. (Cheers.) Mr. JOHN BRIO fiT, M.P., next addressed the meeting. He congratulated the working men of Lambeth on the suc cessful manner in which they had carried out this exhibition, and trusted it would be the precursor of still more ex tended efforts. Working men were too low in the social scale; they might do much to raise themselves by tempe rate and provident habits, and it was the duty of the Go vernment to lend them a hand by clearing away all obstacles from their path. He dwelt on the necessity of a closer connection and co-operation between the different classes of society, and contended it was the duty of all men who de sired to elevate the masses of the people to help to bridge over the gult which now so widely separated them from their richer brethren. (Cheers.) Mr. Warner, M.P., Mr. S. Morley, the Revs. R.Robin son. S. Eardley, and Newman Hall, having severally ad dressed the meeting in the same spirit, The CHAIRMAN addressed the meeting at some length. He said, when he entered the building that day he was both astonished and delighted to see the large number of articles ranged around, many of them displaying high mechanical skill and arti s ti c taste, and all the production of his humbler fellow -countrymen. He felt proud of them, and it was only another pr oo f of the rapid strides making by the working man in social progress and self-respect. Let any one contrast the working man of 1864 with the working man of 20 years back, and he would at once acknowledge the great improvement that had taken place. There was ample room, however, for further improvement, and such a movement Its that at which he was now ssin the ri g h t di rect i on . Th e no bl e chairmanaisting was a re then dweltgat stop s lon p g and eloquently upon the duties working men owed to themselves, their families, and society, and concluded by saying that no amount of political power that could be conferred upon them would benefit them unless they were determined at the same time socially to reform themselves. (Cheers.) He then declared the exhibition to be opened, amidst considerable cheering. The visitors then circulated throne% the spacious build anaerv, no less build ing inspecting the various arti c l es, until six o'clock, when the doors were opened to th e general public, and the building became crowded. Th e charge for admission is fixed at the low term of 2d. ea c h person, and the exhibition will ill remain doubtless inclusive. It w from its novelty than from its ingenious. useful, and oma doubts open attract until ract a Stu large rday, u, M tub ch r of 12 ioitara , mental contents, so highly creditabl e to the working men of South Loudon. SIGNOR SIVORI, who is now with his usual success, is announced to, be coming to Eng land on the Bth April. HEA JoAcu R playiug in Paris tm is to be here on the 21st May. M. VIEVXTEMPS will play only twice more at the Popular Concerts. SCHOOLS OF DESIGN.—" The Collection of watches shown byMr. Benson is a large, and at the same time an in teresting one, and considerable attention has been paid by the exhibitor to the decoration of the cases. Many of them arc extremely elegant in the design, and were the results of prizes offered by Mr. Benson to the pupils of the South Ken sington Schools of Design."—Morning Post, Sept. 29, 1862. Chronometer, duplex, lever, horizontal, repeaters, centre seconds, keyless, split s e conds, and e very description of watch, adapted to all climates. Benson's illustrated pam phlet on watches, free by post for two stamps, contain,a short history of watchmaking, with prices, fro; 3 to 203 guineas each. It acts as a guide in the Al and enables those w h o li v e in any part of t h e world to select Ardiase of a watch, a watch, and have it sent safe by post. Prize medal and honourable mention, classes 33 and 15. J. W. Benson, 33 and 34, Ludgate-hill, London. Established 1749. Watch and clock m ,ker, by special warrant of appointment, the Prince of Wal es . to 11. R. H. [ADVERTISEMENT.]—Consumption, all nervous, bilious, liver, and stemach complaints, in every stage, are only ag gravate i and accelerated by drugs of every description, but perfectly curable by Du Barry's health restoring Revalenta Arabica Food, as proved by thousands of cases which had been considered hopeless. We quote a few. —Cure No. 62,914. Miss Lange, 18 years of age, cured after the me di cal men had abandoned all hopes of her recovery from th e l ast stage o f pulmonary consumption, with f e arful cough, expectoration, exhaustion, spitting of blood, perspirations, h o ll ow cheeks, emaciated to a skeleton. She is now, thank G o d , a per f ect l y healthy, bloomi ng , fleshy gill.—.N. Lange, Commissaire dc Police. Cure, No, 46,270. Mr. James Roberts, of Frimley Surrey, of thirty years' diseased lungs, spitting of blood, liver derangement, and partial deafness.—Cure, No. 47,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and nervous fancies. —Cure, No. 64,816. The Rev. James T. Campbell, Fakenham, Norfolk, of indigestion and torpidity of the liver, which had resisted all medical reatment. In tins, 11b, 2s 9d; 21b, 4s 6d; 51b, 118; 121 b, 225; 241 b, 40s. Barry du Barry and Cu., No. 77, Regent-street, Landon ; also Fortnum and Mason; and all groom and amigo la every town cit.the United litagdOl• THE MAGAZINES. • BLACKWOOD.--" The Fleet of the Future" is the first subject that eLgages attention, and the im portant question is treated in an appropriate manner. It is mentioned as a curious coincidence that when the first sea voyage was made by a steamer, Lord Palmerston was Secretary at War, and that now, when our iron-clad leviathans aro almost a fleet, the same statesman is at the head of the Government. After a careful analysis of the different modes of ship. building, and the new discoveries in the way of attack and defence which have recently engaged so large a share of public at tention, the writer concludes by urging the Government to take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself, and not allow foreign nations to take the lead of us in the adoption of the striking inventions of the day. There is great sense in this advice, and no reason whatever to doubt the truth of the concluding observation, that if our Govern ment will thus avail themselves of the chances offered to them, and " maintain the British navy in its traditional position as the first navy in the world, the future history of this country will contain records of achievements as bril liant and successes as decisive as the annals of the past dis close to us." " Tony Butler," is continued with some spirit in this instalment. Not that the hero himself does very much, but some other of the personages met with are very entertaining, and Maitland comes out strongly in his arrogant self-assumption and impertinent foppishness. The Commodore, with his vulgar brusqueness, is really quite a relief. The style of living at Mrs. Maxwell's is very aptly sketched, and we are shown how the excess of freedom allowed to the guests provoked some of them to tyrannise, and others to give themselves airs. " Louis Napoleon as a General," is the subject of an article of some length, and will doubtless attract considerable attention just ow,when political affairs Are so momentous and the most far seeing are afraid to divine what will next occur. There are some striking remarks on the peculiar position which is held by the French Emperor, which are well worthy of attention. It is observed that " there is only one man living who knows what the feeling is of having the whole civilised world intent on his words and gestures." Further on the vast military resources of France are mentioned, and a tribute to the zeal and efficiency which has constructed this huge machine, "thus complete, it is moved by the will of one man, and this it is which causes all nations, great and small, to watch, as Swiss peasants might watch a ?oiled avalanche, as villagers on the slopes of Vesuvius watch the aspect of the volcano, the signs from which they may divine the intentions of the French Emperor." " Chronicles of Carlingford" brings the curate before us in a sea of troubles, but he does not succeed in ending them, although he offers the most vigorous and determined oppo sition to the attacks of those around him. The author is fond of sketching very complicated situations for the heroes and heroines of the tale to figure in, and Mr. Wentworth's situation is about as unfortunate as any of the ill-fated individuals previously sketched before us. Events are approaching a climax in the little circle of Carlingford, and the sad fate of the Misses Wodehouse ex3ite3 general pity and indignation. Mr. Morgan's conduct is very ably described, and the manner in which he takes up the affair is likely enough, considering the prejudice he entertained against Mr. Wentworth. The Perpetual Curate only adds another to the long list of victims, who are crushed by the manoeuvres of the suspicious and envious. Thomas Wode house is a clever delineation of one of those selfish natures who are continually working for their own ends, and care not whom they offend, so long as they carry out their own devices. "Cornelius O'Dowd upon Men and Women, and other Things in General," is very well written, and afford some lively sketches of divers adventures, and sundry scraps of intelligence are imparted in a novel fashion. " A Letter from Schleswig. Holstein" treats of the question of the day, and animadverts upon the present course of British foreign policy. BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—The editor's story proceeds with its usual animation, and chronicles some of the vicissitudes in John Law's eventful career. Love and finance divide the interest of the story, and a whole orowd of characters and incidents serve to gratify the reader who likes to watch an historical panorama. Dudley Costello continues his story of " Mr. Grimehaw" in his accustomed style, and the in defatigable Mrs. Bushby begins another tale. The editor is determined not to spare his readers political discussions, for " The American War" and " Denmark and the Duchies" are both subjects of articles. Monkshood enters upon a " typical consideration" of Mr. Micawber, and un fortunately finds only too many of his class in life as well as in fiction, "At the Play" is the title of a plearfint notioo of our theatres as they now are; and the first part of the narrative of a ramble among the peaks and dales of beau tiful Derbyshire provides some agreeable reading. Tlll3 NEW MONTFILY.—The many various aspects of nature, animate and inanimate, in those African wastes lately trodden by the foot of the adventurous English explorer, have already given rise to a good many essays and articles. In the New Monthly we find a careful analysis of the information we have gained respecting the vegetation of that part of the world, and the writer concludes by observing that from the new and useful plants indigenous there. as well as from the rich additions held out to floriculture, there is enough attraction in the Lake districts of Eastern Africa to induce any hor ticultural or botanical association to send out a collector and explorer on their own account. Sir Nathaniel discourses of the fortunes and misfortunes of that hero of Highland romance—Bonnie Prince Charlie. This writer is never very original in his papers, but ho has a whole tribe of authors and authorities at his command, and he continues to compile very readable papers. Sir J. E. Tennant's " Story of the Guns" is the subject of an interesting notice, and "The Last Aldenburgers" gives the outline of a his tory of same importance. Three stories are going on in this serial, none of which deserve very high praise. Of "Strathmore" we need only say that in high-flown descrip tions, fervent love scenes, and questionable morality, it eclipses '' Granville de Vigne," its author's former pro duction. FRASER.—A lengthened article on the " Congress Correspondence," will attract the political reader i❑ opening this ❑umber. Those of literary tastes will prefer to pass over M.Drouyn de L'huys's despatches and Earl Russell's replies, to the ensuing paper, " Tha Campaigner at Home," which discourses on the various aspects of memorial poetry of which we have of late years had several specimens. Dante's tribute to Beatrice, Tennyson'a " In Memoriam" and Mr. IVoolmer's " Beautiful Lady" are the most prominent of the memorial works brought under consideration in this essay. It:is justly observed that early death is usually ono of the incentives of these poems--.a fact duly remembered by Edgar Poe in his wonderful pourtrayal of the sorrow for " the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore." Miss Cnbbo scarcely does justice to a well improved and sugges tive paper by calling it "Hades"—an unattractive title whose meaning is not immediately perceptible. The essay recapitulates the various beliefs current among different nations respecting their future state. From the opposite ends of the ,earth," says Mi ss Cobbe, "from remotest time till now, from the Drahmin to the Greenlander, from the contemporary of i mammoth to the civili,ed man of to-day—all have borne the same testimony. The faith of immortality is vritten on the heart of humanity. There is but one Hand which could b,avo engraved it there, and that Hand writes no falsehoods." The account of " Village Life in Oudh " is continued, and gives us some particulars respecting the official programme to be observed at births, deaths, and marriages. The weddings aro a most serious affair, and their absurb ceremonials are productive of crime and disas ter, being the primary incentive to female infanticide, from fear of the marriage expenses, The difficulty of dealing with the deep-rooted and fanatical superstition of the people in some parts is clearly demonstrated. " Jem Nash, the dull boy," is a picture which, though highly coloured, is unfortunately true to life in its leading features. The cruel mistakes so often made by parents and teachers in con founding natural dulness with wilful inattention, or lazi ness, have produced much domestic mieery ; and irrepa rable mischief is sometimes done to a boy's subsequent character and career by forcing upon him a lino of study for which he is naturally unfitted, and in which he is certain to reap nothing but discomfiture and disgrace. " The land tenure question," and other papers, aro also worth reading, though the number is hardly up to its usual standard. MACMILLAN. — The chief attraction in Macnii/hiii is still Mr. Henry Kingsley's tale of "The Hilly ars and the Burtons," The author appears to be draw ing the tangled threads of his story together, and the plot is gradually thickening. As yet the reader cannot unravel it, but doubtless before long ho will get a clue to the discovery of the double mystery which links George Hiliyar with James Burton and Reuben Bur ton with the hidden " pigeon fancier," whose advent cer tainly bodes no good. The " Competition Wallah" con tinues his letters from India, discussing this month the views of what is styled the Anglo• Saxon Party. his letters are generally characterised by good sense and shrewd ness, while he fully recognises the claims of the natives on our consideration. Archibald ➢laclaren of the Oxford Gymnasium contributes a very useful paper on Private Schools for Boys. There is mach sound sense in what he says, and it would be well if parents paid a little more heed to their children's physical training as well as anxiously watching their mental advancement. A want of phYsco logical knowledge is often the real cause of much apparent unkindness or neglect, and the were the Jaws of health are IMPORTANT INFORMATION. DR. ROBERTS' POOR MAN'S FRIEND is confidently recommended to the Public as an unfail in; remedy for wounds of every description, burns, scalds, chilblains, scorbutic eruptions, sore and inflamed eyes, Arc. Sold in nots. is. lid., 2s. 9d., l's., and 225. each. Also his PILUL2E ANTISCROPHUL/E, confirmed by sixty years' experience to be one of the best alterative medicines ever offered to the public. They form a mild and superior Family Aperient, that may be taken at all times without confine ment or change of diet. Sold in boxes, ls. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., lls., and 225. each. Sold wholesale by the proprietors, Beach and Barnicott, Bridport, by the London houses, and retail by all respectable medicine vendors in the United Kingdom and Colonies. Family Residence and Land. MR. ANDRE vir HIND has to LET a comfort able HOUSE, in Essex, fourteen miles from town and two from a station, delightfully situate on high ground, and commanding extensive views. Contains lofty drawing room, dining and morning rooms, four best and five other bed rooms, kitchens and cellars. Grounds comprise pleasure and kitchen gardens, shrubbery, paddock, and meadow, tngether about seven acres ; with lodge entrance, stabling. coach house, green house, ornamental water, and bridge. Rent, on three years' agreement, £120; fixtures, £5O; or the lease for 18 years at £lOO. Price. with fixtures, £2OO. Cards to view maybe had at the Auction and Estate Agency Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. French Academy of Sciences. At the last sitting a paper was received from M. Riondet, commander of the Sainte-Barbe gunboat, on certain curious researches made by him in a lib rary at Vera Cruz, on longevity in those parts. Our readers will be surprised to hear that from the census taken in 1831, the latest on record it would seem, it appeared that notwithstanding the notorious un healthiness of the climate of Vera Cruz, there were in that year eleven persons in the district, upwards of 100 years old. Dr. Binet sent in a paper on phthisiophoby, that is, fear of consumption, which he considers to be a disorder by itself. It may be so, no doubt, but would it not perhaps be nearer the truth to classify it as a mere offshoot of spleen, or melancholy ? A report was read by M. de Tessan on the writings of M. Tromaux, an archi tect by profession, but still better known as one of the most indefatigable travellers of the present time. M. C. Sainte-Claire Daville read a paper on the limits of perpetual snow. Humboldt had as sumed that the altitude of those limits was deter mined by that point where the thermometer never rose above freezing point ; but M. Durocher after wards expressed some doubts as to the perfect sound ness of this principle, and M. Renou has •since modified it as follows :—The line of demarkation of perpetual snow Is at that altitude where the mean temperature is freezing point during the six warmest months of the year.—Dr. Jobert de Lamballe read a report on a highly important paper from Dr. Philippeau on deafness. The author describes some new experiments on the perforation of the drum er tympan of the year. In order to ascertain whether a patient labouring under deafness can hope to re cover his hearing or not, Dr. Philippeau applies a common watch to the temples, and if he hears the ticking his cure may be considered certain. MR. GROTE, THE HISTORIAN, has been elected Foreign Associate of the French Academy, in the place of the late Xorci Jason lay, c.. e .